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Murshidabad Boatmen Strike: Farakka's Ballarpur Sees Indefinite Boat Service Suspension, Passengers Suffer
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Farakka Boatmen Strike: Ballarpur Boat Service Suspended Indefinitely, Passengers Suffer
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News18
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19-02-2026, 14:27
Farakka Boatmen Strike: Ballarpur Boat Service Suspended Indefinitely, Passengers Suffer
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Boatmen at Ballarpur Ghat in Farakka, Murshidabad, have gone on an indefinite strike, suspending all boat services.
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The strike was called after a boatman was allegedly framed in a false case, leading to widespread protest.
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Workers accuse the current contractor of severe mistreatment, mental harassment, and withholding salaries.
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Mahbub Alam Majhi stated the protest will continue until the false case is withdrawn and withheld salaries are paid.
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Murshidabad Zilla Parishad officials are aware of the situation and are working to resolve it quickly for passengers.
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